Major League Soccer: Los Angeles FC vs LA Galaxy – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer game between Los Angeles FC and LA Galaxy who meet up this coming Monday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Despite a rather curious form recently, Los Angeles FC have a good opportunity to be victorious in round 31 of the Major League Soccer season. They meet LA Galaxy this coming Monday at the BMO Stadium, where they hope to frustrate the visitors.

Ranked as number 6 in the Major League Soccer standings, Los Angeles FC, have so far collected 46 points this season, while LA Galaxy collected 40 points. This puts them up as number 8 after 31 rounds.

Team form: Los Angeles FC vs LA Galaxy

Los Angeles FC Form

Los Angeles FC go into their upcoming match unbeaten in their previous three matches, which started off with a 1-1 draw against Vancouver Whitecaps. They went on to beat Austin FC 3-1, before sharing the spoils with New York City FC in a 1-1 draw. Los Angeles FC claimed a middle-of-the-road three wins in their previous six matches on home soil in the Major League Soccer. They also drew two and lost one, as they scored 11 and conceded four goals.

LA Galaxy Form

In their last three matches, LA Galaxy lost 6-2 against St. Louis City, won 2-0 against Portland Timbers, and drew 2-2 with San Diego FC. LA Galaxy managed to win just once in their past six away games in the Major League Soccer. On top of winning once they also drew one as well as losing four, while scoring 17 time and letting in eight.

Betting stats and facts for Los Angeles FC and LA Galaxy

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Los Angeles FC and LA Galaxy. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

Players on top: Los Angeles FC vs LA Galaxy

It is difficult to look past Joao Klauss, when searching for a goalscorer, as he is seems in wonderful shape. He hit the target four times in recent Major League Soccer matches for LA Galaxy, with a total for the season saying nine goals scored in this Major League Soccer campaign. With five goals lately for Los Angeles FC in the Major League Soccer, Denis Bouanga is also a player to look out for.

Betting markets: Los Angeles FC vs LA Galaxy

Full-time result

Los Angeles FC claimed five wins, drew four and lost one of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. LA Galaxy won three, drew two and lost five of their last 10 games away. Los Angeles FC have not lost to LA Galaxy in 7 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Los Angeles FC scored first in six of their last ten home games. LA Galaxy scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. Both teams have been quite terrible at keeping their opponents at bay in recent matches. While Los Angeles FC managed to keep a clean sheet in two of the last 10 games, LA Galaxy kept their opponent from scoring in one of their last 10 matches. Los Angeles FC have scored in 7 consecutive home meetings with LA Galaxy.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in four of Los Angeles FC’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.3 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals were scored in eight of the ten most recent games across all tournaments for LA Galaxy. They performed an average of 1.8 goals in these. Los Angeles FC conceded a goal in their 6 most recent matches.